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Forró Becomes Cultural Heritage of Brazil
In a unanimous decision, the Advisory Council of Cultural Heritage of the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan) declared the traditional matrices of forró as Cultural Heritage of Brazil. The council, composed of representatives from public, private institutions, and civil society, also elected forró as a super musical genre, as it encompasses northeastern…
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Visit Brasil Gallery Highlighted the Amazon in NY
The Parintins Folklore Festival in Amazonas and the cuisine of Pará were highlighted at the “Visit Brasil – Amazon Gallery” event held in New York in September. This initiative, a partnership between Embratur and Sebrae, showcased to Americans the diversity, cultural richness, and ancestral flavors of the Amazon region. The president of Embratur, Marcelo Freixo,…
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Among the 38 Coolest Neighborhoods in the World, There’s One in Rio de Janeiro
As tradition, Time Out announced the trendiest areas to visit right now. In first place is Marseille, France, named the coolest neighborhood in the world for 2024. With a “rebellious spirit,” “colorful alleys,” and “graffiti-covered streets,” Notre Dame du Mont in Marseille topped the annual ranking by Time Out in its seventh edition. The 38…
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Eternized in Bronze
The bronze statues of some famous people, such as poets, singers, composers, writers, and soccer players, have become part of the landscape of Rio de Janeiro and coexist with the people walking through the city. The installations, technically named “interactive statues,” are life-sized and richly detailed, reminding us of some moments of the artists that…
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International Tourism Injects US$ 4.8 Billion into Brazil in Just 8 Months
The year 2024 is on track to set a new record for international tourism revenue in Brazil. Data released by the Central Bank shows that foreign tourists injected US$ 4.8 billion into the Brazilian economy from January to August, a figure 9% higher than the same period in 2023, which recorded US$ 4.4 billion. This…
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Votolão, the photographer of The Brasilians
One ordinary day in August ’92, a young man full of dreams appeared at the newsroom of The Brasilians Journal in New York, asking me to photograph the Brazilian Day, which that year would take a historic turn by featuring singer Lulu Santos performing in the middle of the street, right in the heart of…
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The U.S. Is Becoming Increasingly Dependent on Foreign Doctors, but Immigration Is Making It Harder for Them to Arrive
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a problem that has existed for some time in the United States: the country’s healthcare system is increasingly dependent on foreign doctors. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult for these professionals to work and settle in the U.S. The reason? Immigration. Today, 1 in 4 doctors are foreign. This statistic increases…
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New York City Mayor Indicted for Bribery and Fraud
Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five federal charges of bribery, fraud, and soliciting illegal campaign donations that, according to prosecutors, began when he was a high-ranking elected official in Brooklyn and continued after he became mayor. The indictment, which was revealed on Thursday morning (26), follows an investigation that began in 2021 and…
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Florida Coast Evacuated as Hurricane Approaches and Intensifies
Storms brewing in the Caribbean are expected to transform into Hurricane Helene and rapidly intensify over the exceptionally warm Gulf of Mexico before hitting the Gulf Coast of the United States later this week as a major hurricane. “The system is forecast to become a hurricane on Wednesday (25) and continue strengthening on Thursday (26)…
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Gusttavo Lima Case Draws Attention to the Proliferation of Online Gambling in Brazil
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In less than 24 hours, Gusttavo Lima, one of Brazil’s most famous and wealthy sertanejo singers, performed at a rodeo in the interior of São Paulo, watched Akon’s performance at the Rock in Rio festival, flew to Miami — and became the target of an arrest warrant on suspicion of money laundering. The arrest warrant…